Liturgical Ministries

The attitude, care, and manner of liturgical ministers are a sign to the congregation that we share together in this Most Holy Mystery. The Mass is the source and summit of all we do together as God’s holy people, and there are many opportunities to help with the daily liturgical celebrations at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and within the residence halls. All are welcome to help in the following positions:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
Altar Servers
Ushers

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Liturgical Ministries within Residence Halls

Please note: For those wishing to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or a Lector in your residence hall, please contact the rector or a hall staff member within your dorm. You may also consider serving as a Liturgical Commissioner or Liturgical Music Commissioner in your dorm.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Many community members are needed to help in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during the Communion Rite. Those who assist the presider in the distribution of Holy Communion bring to their service:

Deep faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist
A prayerful heart
A reverence for those gathered
An attitude of love

Lectors

The Lector proclaims the Word of God during Mass, allowing all to hear and absorb the Holy Scriptures effectively and beautifully. Lectors proclaim the Scriptures so that they command the rightful attention and reverence of all gathered.

Altar Servers

Servers assist the presiding priest with various details so that he may give full attention to presiding at the liturgy. The various tasks include:

Assisting the presider with the Sacramentary
Helping to set the altar table with the necessary vessels
Handling candles, incense, processional cross, and other sacramentals

Ushers

Ushers greet people warmly, help people sit together, pass out programs or worship aids, take up the collection, help maintain good order during Holy Communion, and distribute bulletins following the liturgy. All members of the Notre Dame community are welcome to participate in this ministry.

Training Sessions

At the beginning of each semester, training sessions and workshops will be held for each of the liturgical ministries.

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